The Restoring the West Conference is an annual project intended to improve technical, social, and economic knowledge and abilities of forest and rangeland managers and owners, arborists, urban foresters, and natural resources-based outdoor recreation and tourism interests. This is needed because forest and rangeland resources in Utah are being negatively affected by drought, invasive species, insects, diseases, increasing population and related development. Knowledge and abilities will be improved by workshops, conferences, and consultation with individuals and groups involved in natural resource use and management..